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Events that led to the US Mexican War 1) Mexico took annexation of Texas by the US as an insult. 2) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo -Dispute of new border – Rio Grande vs. Nueces River – Mexico ….shed American blood on American soil. 3) US wanted Pacific ports – Manifest Destiny

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Reasons for added territory to the US between 1845-1853 1) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo – Mexican Cession – added California, Nevada, Utah, parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. Population increased by 100,000 2) 3) Population Growth – 1) Republic of Texas encourage immigration by extending land grants to more people in a system similar to the Empresario system

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Territory added (cont.) 3.) Compromise of 1850 – September 9, 1950 – Texas gave up its plan to claim part of New Mexico territory

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Manifest Destiny/Westward Expansion (cont.) 1) The previous picture is titled Manifest Destiny 2)Analyze the picture and explain why the author selected that name for the picture on the back of your questionnaire.

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When you complete the questionnaire Be sure to study this questionnaire over the weekend. You will take an online quiz next week.